UN envoy says up to big powers to bring about Syria ceasefire
The U.N. special envoy to Syria on Monday handed the responsibility of agreeing ceasefires across Syria to major powers, saying his remit was only...
Saudi names Egyptian accomplice in mosque bombing
Saudi authorities said Monday that an Egyptian man was the second assailant in the weekend suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque which killed four...
Syrian government forces attack rebels near Aleppo, talks to convene
Syrian rebels fought back against an offensive by government forces near a supply route into the city of Aleppo on Monday and said there...
Taliban suicide bomber kills at least nine outside Kabul police base
A Taliban suicide bomber struck a police base in central Kabul Monday, killing at least nine people just days before a fresh round of...
Over 3,000 Syrians flee to Turkey in three days
More than 3,000 Turkmens and Arabs fleeing advances by pro-government Syrian forces in the north of Latakia province have crossed into Turkey over the...
British mother gets six years for joining ISIS
A mother who took her toddler to Syria and joined the Islamic State (ISIS) group was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday...
UN chief urges compromise, realism between Saudis and Iran
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon used a stopover in the Middle East to urge Saudi Arabia and Iran to compromise and interact responsibly,...
Dubai stays busiest airport for international travel
Dubai International remained the world's busiest airport for international travel last year with a 10.7 percent rise in passenger numbers, its operator said on...
African leaders back push for ICC pull out
African leaders have backed a Kenyan proposal pushing for a pullout from the International Criminal Court, leaders said Sunday, repeating claims it unfairly targets...
UN: 'no amnesty' for suspected Syria war criminals
The United Nations human rights chief on Monday said that no amnesty should be possible for people suspected of committing war crimes or crimes...
